Staff Attorney - Yakima County

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TeamChild
32 N. 3rd St., Ste. 410
Yakima, WA 98901
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
TeamChild
Street address: 
1225 South Weller St, Ste 420
City: 
Seattle
State: 
Washington
ZIP: 
98144
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

TeamChild is seeking a full-time staff attorney in our Yakima County office. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to client-centered legal advocacy and working to continually reflect and improve our client services and office and program practices. Primary job duties include providing holistic civil legal representation to youth who are involved in the juvenile court and child welfare systems. The staff attorney is also responsible for other advocacy activities, including community training, outreach, and policy work on behalf of our client base. For full job description see below. The first review of applications will be conducted on September 1, 2020.

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Requirements: 

We are seeking candidates who are committed to social justice and are passionate legal advocates for young people. Candidates should work well both independently and as a team member, be respectful and passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds, enjoy creative problem solving, and value the creation of relationships across disciplines. Additional qualifications include:
● Exceptional legal skills, preferably in the relevant areas of law including school discipline/special education, public health care, public benefits, re-entry issues, delinquency, child welfare, or other areas of youth related law;
● Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
● Member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association or eligible for reciprocity or limited admission to practice pending admission to the Washington State Bar Association;
● Experience working with young people, especially adolescents;
● Demonstrated competence in working with diverse clients and communities;
● High level of professionalism and ethical standards; commitment to following the Rules of Professional Conduct, including client confidentiality and zealous advocacy for client-directed goals;
● Must have access to a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license and liability insurance to travel throughout the county to meet client and agency needs;
● Strong organizational, technology, and project management skills;
● Demonstrated alignment with TeamChild values: Centering Youth, Anti-Racism, Wholeness, Accountability;
● Anti-racist analysis and commitment to undoing institutional racism and other forms of oppression;
● Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other advocates and social service providers;
● Oral Spanish language proficiency (listening and speaking) strongly preferred, written skills recommended.

To apply: 

Please email a concise letter of interest, resume, and a legal writing sample to [email protected] . Please write "Staff Attorney – Yakima County" and your last name in the subject line. No phone calls or email inquiries please. The first review of applications will be conducted on September 1, 2020. Position open until filled. Before submitting your application, please check TeamChild’s website to make sure that this position is still open.

Notes: 
All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or intersex are particularly urged to apply. TeamChild is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TeamChild is committed to promoting an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices for its clients, Board, and staff.
Salary range: 
Salary is based on the TeamChild attorney salary scale and the candidate's years of relevant experience.
Submission deadline: 
Tuesday, September 1, 2020